Real Sociedad face Real Madrid this Wednesday, 26 August in the second matchday of LaLiga EA Sports. The match, to be played at the Santiago Bernabéu at 21:00, will be televised on the M+ LALIGA (M54 O110) and M+ LALIGA HDR (M440 O111) channels on the Movistar Plus platform, as well as on LaLiga TV Bar. La Real arrive after an opening defeat in the 2026-27 season, sitting 19th in the table with 0 points from one game.
How is Real Sociedad shaping up for the match?
Matarazzo's team started the league with a setback, losing 1-0 to Real Betis at the Estadio de La Cartuja. That defeat leaves the Basque side with zero points, zero goals scored and one conceded, placing them six points behind leaders Sevilla. The attack, where Mikel Oyarzábal is the key figure, will be looking to find its first goal of the campaign in such a demanding venue as the Bernabéu. The squad can check their full schedule on our fixtures page to prepare for the next match, which is at home to Espanyol on 29 August.
What's new at Real Madrid?
José Mourinho leads a Real Madrid side strengthened by several major signings this summer. The club brought in centre-back Ibrahim Konaté from Liverpool, full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan, and World Cup winner with Spain Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. They also added midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City and forward Carlos Espí from Levante, who already scored the winner in the league opener against Espanyol. Another new signing, Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig, got minutes in that match. Madrid's objective, having not won LaLiga or the Champions League for two years, is clearly to take the title from FC Barcelona.
Where and how to watch the match on TV?
Fans can follow the match through the Movistar Plus pay-TV platform. The main broadcast will be on the M+ LALIGA channel, found at position M54 O110. For those with compatible televisions, the match will also be available in HDR on the M+ LALIGA HDR channel (M440 O111). Additionally, LaLiga TV Bar offers another option to follow the clash. Live information about the match will be available, as usual, on the Mundo Deportivo website.
What is the context surrounding this clash?
For Real Sociedad, this match represents a huge challenge after a difficult start to the season. The team is in 19th place with 0 points, a record of 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, and a goal difference of -1. Visiting the Bernabéu, where Madrid are seeking a second consecutive win, requires an immediate reaction. The current standings, which can be viewed in our standings section, show the urgency to get points. The next league fixture, at home to Espanyol, will be another important test to correct course before the gap to the top widens further.
